Out to Lunch (TV program)

Out to Lunch was a children's television program broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The program featured puppets, most notably a grumpy, talking burger called Gilbert, and was aimed at a young audience. Each episode typically revolved around humorous situations occurring in and around a fictional lunch counter or café.

The show utilized slapstick humor and wordplay, often incorporating educational elements subtly within the comedic narratives. Out to Lunch was produced by Granada Television. Notable voice actors and puppeteers were involved in bringing the characters to life. While the program was popular during its run, it is no longer in production and is primarily remembered through repeats and nostalgia. Its format was fairly self-contained, focusing on the interactions between the puppets and the setting of the lunch counter.